Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Jacobs, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Bethlehem, PA
- NPI 1245233469
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.3 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
701 Ostrum St, Suite 602
Bethlehem, PA 180151152
(610) 865-5888
fax (610) 865-1697
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 2, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Pennsylvania #MD037424E
- Medicaid (2)
- PA #0011789700002 · NJ #0067946
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245233469. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,769
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$201,983
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 471 | 214 | $79 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 454 | 298 | $122 | |
90970 |
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) | 278 | 15 | $9 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 158 | 23 | $355 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 106 | 101 | $173 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 83 | 50 | $120 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 80 | 39 | $72 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 50 | 50 | $162 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 36 | 36 | $3 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 36 | 33 | $170 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Bethlehem Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$173
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $170.18 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $3.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,530
Patients
756
Total drug cost
$49,923
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torsemide | Generic | 476 | 129 | $8,125 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 430 | 142 | $3,495 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 332 | 93 | $4,372 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 232 | 70 | $2,842 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 226 | 73 | $2,504 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 138 | 38 | $742 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 114 | 37 | $1,857 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 99 | 30 | $2,268 |
| Ezetimibe | Generic | 95 | 36 | $2,806 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 92 | 26 | $795 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Jacobs's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Jacobs practices Nephrology Physician in Bethlehem, PA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Jacobs practice?
Dr. Joseph Jacobs practices at 701 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 180151152. Office phone: 6108655888.
What is Dr. Joseph Jacobs's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Jacobs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245233469, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Jacobs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Jacobs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Jacobs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services (HCPCS 90970). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.